SCHEDULE: FMR LLC Boosts Stake in Deckers Outdoor to 6.9%

Sentiment:

Schedule 13G Amendment 8 January 2026 9:09 AM

FMR LLC and its affiliates, including Abigail P. Johnson, reported a beneficial ownership of 6.9% of Deckers Outdoor Corp's common stock as of December 31, 2025.

Summary

FMR LLC and its affiliates, including Abigail P. Johnson, beneficially own 10,120,758.02 shares of Deckers Outdoor Corp common stock.
This represents 6.9% of the total outstanding common stock of Deckers Outdoor Corp.
FMR LLC holds sole voting power over 9,941,957.60 shares and sole dispositive power over 10,120,758.02 shares.
Abigail P. Johnson, as a control person of FMR LLC, is deemed to beneficially own the same aggregate amount of shares and holds sole dispositive power over 10,120,758.02 shares.
The filing is an Amendment No. 7 to a Schedule 13G, indicating previous ownership disclosures.
The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Deckers Outdoor Corp.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The disclosure of a significant 6.9% beneficial ownership by a major institutional investor like FMR LLC (Fidelity) is generally a positive signal, indicating confidence in the company's long-term prospects. While it's an amendment and not a new investment, maintaining such a substantial stake reflects continued institutional support.

Positives

A significant institutional investor, FMR LLC (Fidelity), holds a substantial 6.9% stake in Deckers Outdoor Corp, indicating confidence in the company.
The filing explicitly states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for control purposes, suggesting a long-term investment perspective.

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Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: The continued significant ownership by a major institutional investor like FMR LLC can be viewed positively, potentially reinforcing investor confidence and stability in the stock.
Management: A large institutional stake can imply a level of oversight and engagement from a significant shareholder, though the filing states no intent to influence control.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2023-01-03	Effective date of Power of Attorney for FMR LLC.
2023-01-10	Date of Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC where Power of Attorney was incorporated by reference.
2023-01-26	Effective date of Power of Attorney for Abigail P. Johnson.
2023-01-31	Date of Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC where Abigail P. Johnson's Power of Attorney was incorporated by reference.
2025-12-31	Date of event which requires filing of this statement (reporting period end date).
2026-01-07	Signature date of the Schedule 13G Amendment No. 7.

Recommendation

hold

The filing indicates a substantial and continued institutional investment by FMR LLC in Deckers Outdoor Corp, representing 6.9% of common stock. This signals confidence from a major financial player, which is generally a positive indicator for the company's stability and long-term prospects. However, as a Schedule 13G, it primarily reports ownership and does not provide new financial performance data or strategic updates that would warrant a 'buy' or 'sell' recommendation. The existing large stake suggests that the stock is already well-regarded by institutional investors. Therefore, a 'hold' recommendation is appropriate, advising investors to maintain their current positions based on this ownership disclosure, while awaiting further operational or financial news for a more comprehensive investment decision.

Keywords

DECKERS OUTDOOR CORP, FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Institutional Investor, SEC Filing, Schedule 13G, Fidelity

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